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About My Clients
If you are looking for real connection and a place to foster growth and change my practice may be right for you. I work with a variety of issues and concerns. I particularly enjoy working with young adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, & people in the midst of life transitions. I provide both short and long term outpatient care working with adults 18+. Channeling a growth mindset, focusing on strengths, & honoring the reality of life's hardships with a peaceful presence is what I aim to offer you.
My Background and Approach
At ths time I am only offering telehealth to the state of SD. I am down to earth and like to use humor and tenderness, and creativity in my care with clients. I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and also studied Spanish during my time at Black Hills State University. Soon after, I went on to attain my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of South Dakota. I have spent time the majority of my career working in university counseling centers since graduating in 2018. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor and an active member of the ACA, SDCA, and the West River Chapter of SDCA. I am a recipient of the National Society of Leadership and Success Impact Leader Award & an Honored Listee for the National Marquis "Who's Who." I have been an instructor at the university level & enjoy outreach & holistic wellness. Currently, I am also the co-chair of the Wellness Committee at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
First of all, I am so glad you are here. Settle in, take off your proverbial shoes, & make yourself comfortable. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental, & empathetic space to foster growth. Therapy is a co-created relationship, team effort, & requires honest connection. A critical part of my quest to support you lies in cultivating a place for you to explore your concerns honestly with humor, creativity, compassion & allow intimate emotions to emerge with safety. Therapy embodies what we all struggle to express. It creates connection and togetherness that transcends the lonesomeness and mediocrity of life that we all experience. It highlights life's meaning and purpose. It is an opportunity to experience raw, beautiful, organic, emotional connection. It reunites us to what truly makes us human. In my personal time I love going to the gym, hiking, writing/reading, painting, & spending time with my kitty cat, Wilbur.